Director, Business Acquisitions - Bid Management & Solutions
Domain: Healthcare Solutions
Strong Experience - Bid Management, Strategy and Solutions, Customer Acquisitions
Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic and experienced Director – Business Acquisitions - Bid Management & Solutions to lead end-to-end bid management and solution development for Rackspace's Healthcare vertical, focused on both Providers and Payers. This role combines leadership in solution strategy, bid success, commercial acumen, and storytelling — with a strong grasp of private cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will partner closely with solutioning, sales, and delivery teams to craft compelling go-to-market (GTM) strategies and lead a high-performing team focused on winning large, complex deals.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Solutioning & Bid Management
- Drive and manage the complete bid lifecycle — from opportunity qualification through RFP/RFI/RFQ response, proposal submission, and contract negotiation.
- Collaborate with the Solutions team to design winning solutions, ensuring they meet client needs while aligning with Rackspace’s offerings, especially in Private Cloud.
- Build bid strategies that improve win-rate and ensure alignment with GTM plans and customer objectives.
- Serve as a key contributor to proposal writing, content development, presentation reviews, and final delivery — able to step in and present to customers where needed.
- Ability to understand pricing models and deal P&L, and collaborate with commercial teams to articulate the ROI and build a strong business case for customers.
- Go-To-Market Strategy & Storytelling
- Develop and execute GTM strategies tailored to the Healthcare segment.
- Craft compelling value propositions and sales narratives that differentiate Rackspace from competitors.
- Act as a storyteller who can simplify complex technical ideas into business value for executive buyers.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with key stakeholders across sales, finance, legal, delivery, and product teams to deliver compliant and commercially sound bids.
- Lead commercial and technical conversations with clients — especially in Private Cloud, Infrastructure, and Healthcare IT solutions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and industry peers to drive joint solutions and partner-led go-to-market activities.
- Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and manage a cross-functional team including Bid Managers and Solution Architects.
- Set clear goals, track performance, coach team members, and build high engagement within the team.
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in bid and solution practices across the function.
Qualifications & Skills
- 15+ years of experience in solutioning, bid management, and business acquisition, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven success in responding to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs and building strategy for complex bids.
- Deep domain experience in Healthcare IT (working with Payers and Providers preferred).
- Experience leading technical solution reviews, creating executive presentations, and participating in high-stakes sales conversations.
- Strong knowledge of Private Cloud and infrastructure services — able to discuss technology confidently with customers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop compelling GTM strategies and win large deals.
- Strong commercial awareness — comfortable leading pricing and contract discussions.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and storytelling skills.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced business/technology degree preferred.
What You’ll Bring
- Strategic mindset with the ability to align client needs, technical solutions, and commercial objectives.
- Passion for solving business problems through technology.
- High level of agility, accountability, and customer centricity.
- Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Performance Metrics
- Bid win rate and value
- Solution quality and innovation
- Contribution to MRR/PS targets
- Effective team leadership and collaboration
- Strategic partner engagement and GTM execution
Director – Business Acquisitions - Bid Management & Solutions - IN (Healthcare Solutions)
What’s Included
Remote work with a focus on Healthcare IT leadership. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams across Rackspace Technology’s Healthcare vertical, Providers, and Payers, while leveraging Private Cloud solutions to deliver end-to-end bid success.
Additional Information
Remote postings are limited to candidates residing within the country specified in the posting location. About Rackspace Technology: We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.